Local News Briefs
PULASKI – The annual Pulaski Christmas Lights displays returns this year and will be lit from 5 to 11 p.m., nightly beginning Sunday, Nov. 24 through Monday, Jan. 1, for public viewing.
Returning favorites include lighted (and many animated) Santas, reindeer, angels, Nativity scenes, farm animals, storefronts, gingerbread persons, Christmas trees and the signature wreath arch. This year will also feature many updated and new light displays.
Pulaski County Tribe has planned its fourth annual "Hometown Holiday Celebration" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday Nov. 24, at Meadow Springs (U.S. 421 South), Francesville. Admission is free for all ages.
Organizers report "memories" are the theme of the event - with activities aplenty for young and old. Those attending are encouraged to dress in their festive best to add to the holiday spirit.
Documentary explores family, community impact of U.S. addiction crisis
Glory Girl Productions, in collaboration with Pulaski County Drug-Free Council (PCDFC) and the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, will present a screening of the award-winning documentary, The Addict’s Wake, to the Pulaski County community at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22, at the West Central Elementary School gym.
Admission is free, thanks to the generous sponsorship of 4C Health and BraunAbility. Viewer discretion is advised and is generally recommended for those over the age of 12.
The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 22nd annual Winter Wonderland Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 9 p.m., in downtown Winamac.
The sixth annual “Lighted Christmas Parade” will welcome Santa at 7 p.m., Friday evening. The event will also feature craft and food vendors, horse-and-wagon rides, Christmas stories at the train depot and more.
The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for November. They include the annual “Our Heroes’ Tree,” a food drive, a recycling of old eyeglasses program, a Golden Experiences Art Exhibit, nature programs, and a Medicare 101 session.
For more information on any program, call the library at 574-946-3432 or visit the library’s website at www.pulaskicounty.lib.in.us.
Do you care about reducing substance misuse in our county? Do you have an idea that could prevent misuse or help people enter recovery? Do you need funding to make your idea a reality?
The Drug-Free Council is pleased to announce that approximately $27,000 is available in grant awards to address problems related to substance misuse in Pulaski County.
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Indiana News
But still high relative to recent years
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 20) – Hoosiers gathering around the table for Thanksgiving dinner will find slight relief when it comes to purchasing ingredients, but the meal still reflects historically high costs.
Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Thanksgiving market basket survey shows that Hoosier shoppers can expect to spend approximately 2% less at the grocery store compared to 2023. According to this year’s pricing survey, Hoosiers are paying an average of $53.31 for a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people, or $5.33 per person.
EAST LANSING, MI – Harvest wrapped up in many areas last week across Indiana amid warm, rainy weather, according to Nathanial Warenski, state statistician, USDA NASS, Indiana Field Office.
Topsoil moisture levels increased from the previous week, with 54 percent rated adequate or surplus. The average temperature for the week was 47.6 degrees Fahrenheit, 6.1 degrees above normal for the state. The statewide average precipitation was 1.07 inches, 0.32 inches above normal.
FAIR OAKS (Nov. 12) – Seven Farm Credit System institutions have partnered with Indiana-based Lake States Dairy Center to enhance public knowledge and education of sustainable agricultural practices, livestock and food production at Fair Oaks Farms.
AgCountry Farm Credit Services, American AgCredit, CoBank, Compeer Financial, Farm Credit Mid-America, Farm Credit Services of America and Greenstone Farm Credit Services will contribute a combined $2.7 million over the next five years to help the center showcase food safety, animal care, nutrition, environmental stewardship, employee care and community.
Pulaski County's unemployment rate dipped to 3.6 percent in September, down from 3.8 percent in August, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday, (Oct. 28). The rate was 2.5 percent a year ago.
The state's September unemployment rate was 4.3 percent (seasonally adjusted), up from 4.2 percent in August. The August 2023 rate was 3.5 percent. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in August (seasonally adjusted), down fractionally from 4.2 percent in August. A year ago, the national rate was 3.8 percent.
Indiana COVID-19 News
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Health reported Nov. 12 that COVID-like illness emergency department visits numbered 300 from Oct. 20 - Nov. 5, down two from its previous weekly report.
There were no state COVID-19 hospital admissions (Nov. 3-9) unchanged from the week before. The state reported no deaths in the seven-day period (reflects confirmed COVID deaths reported to IDH).
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Save the date! #GivingTuesday is Dec. 3, and The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC) will once again spearhead the local observance of the day.
#GivingTuesday is a global day of celebrating generosity, created in 2012 for the purposes of fostering philanthropy, encouraging giving to important causes and celebrating the generosity of the community.
FRANCESVILLE - The Alliance Bank Junior Board of Directors recently had an opportunity to meet with staff at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac to learn about its operations.
Students met with various staff members and asked questions to learned about the different roles and positions required to operate the hospital.
FRANCESVILLE – The bond for the next round of construction projects at West Central Schools was closed Nov. 6, Superintendent Dr. Cathy Rowe reported to the school board at its November meeting.
She added that bid drawings are due from architect firm Moake Park to construction manager Tecton by Nov. 18, and the bonds sent out to bid around Dec. 23.
Pulaski County, Medaryville, Francesville receive funds
PETERSBURG (Nov. 7) – Gov. Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Transportation gathered Thursday at the Pike County Courthouse in Petersburg with cities, towns and counties from across southwest Indiana receiving portions of the nearly $140 million awarded through the Community Crossings matching grant program, a component of Holcomb's Next Level Roads program.
Locally, Pulaski County will receive $1,032,285 through Community Crossings, while Medaryville has been awarded $165,065. (See separate article below on Francesville.)
Returns by precinct now posted
Republicans Jenny Halleck Knebel and Don Street Jr. will be Pulaski County’s new commissioners in January, following the results of the 2024 General Election Tuesday.
In addition to the new county commissioner, the county elected one new member to the Winamac Town Council, and two new members to the Eastern Pulaski School Board in contested races.
Five students from two area high schools have been named finalists in the Community Foundation of Pulaski County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship process, which is a merit-based scholarship in the county.
The finalists are: Jalie Glasford from West Central High School, and Corrin Combs, Claire Goodman, Kamryn Huddleston and Linzy Walters from Winamac Community High School.
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